From 'Annie' to 'Chicago': Classic Broadway Musicals Quiz

The Great White Way has been churning out songs that get our toes tapping and hands clapping for decades. Take this quiz to test your knowledge of the songs, characters and stories behind the greatest musicals in Broadway history.

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Question 1 of 30

What year did "The Phantom of the Opera" first entertain musical fans?

1976

1986

The Andrew Lloyd Webber masterpiece, which was based on a 1911 novel, hit the stage in 1986.

1996

Question 2 of 30

Where is "The Phantom of the Opera" set?

London

Seville, Spain

Paris

"Phantom" takes place at the Paris Opera House, where a disfigured phantom falls in love with a woman named Christine.

Question 3 of 30

What musical premiered on Broadway on Nov. 14, 1996?

"Hairspray"

"Chicago"

Murderess Velma Kelly and the rest of the "Chicago" gang first hit the stage in 1996.

"Cabaret"

Question 4 of 30

What young lion is the star of "The Lion King" musical?

Simba

Based on the 1994 Disney movie about young Simba, "The Lion King" musical became a huge Broadway hit.

Samba

Somba

Question 5 of 30

What musical features the song "Memory"?

"Chicago"

"The King and I"

"Cats"

Over 150 artists, from Barbra Streisand to Barry Manilow, have performed the song "Memory" from "Cats."

Question 6 of 30

What year did "Cats" premiere on Broadway?

1981

"Cats," which was based on a 1939 novel by T.S. Eliot, hit the Broadway stage in 1981.

1986

1991

Question 7 of 30

How many people worldwide have seen "Les Miserables"?

40 million

70 million

More than 70 million fans around the world have seen "Les Mis," one of the longest-running musicals in history.

100 million

Question 8 of 30

Which "Les Mis" character serves as the icon for the show?

Fantine

Cosette

In traditional ads for "Les Mis," young Cosette serves as an icon for the production.

Eponine

Question 9 of 30

What year did "A Chorus Line" premiere?

1955

1965

1975

"A Chorus Line "premiered on Broadway in 1975 and offered musical fans a peek behind the scenes in the musical theater community.